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Well, from all the responses I have a total of 11 items to look into. The majority seem to revolve around the carburator, namely the accelerator pump and choke. I downloaded a copy of the Edelbrock manual and had figured on moving the pump drive link to allow for more travel as a start. I didn't get around to it, then yesterday I took her out for a spin and she died on me for the first time. I thought she might be out of gas due to a non-functioning fuel gauge (on my to-do list). I was able to get some fuel, but nothing. She turns over plenty but no ignition. I had to get her towed. I'm guessing it might be a fuel line problem or a spark problem. I gave her a light tune up a month ago (plugs, wires, distributor, oil, air and oil filters) but I didn't change the fuel filter.

I'd like to discount a spark problem. Is it true that I can confirm if I'm getting a spark by holding a spark plug wire to the block while cranking?

The search begins....

-William

10/30/066:11 AM

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